FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MOUNT JOY, PENNSYLVANIA 11 AM Morning Worship- -February 17, 2019- Sixth Sunday After Epiphany *Song to Glorify God #32 Blue Hymnal How Firm a Foundation PRELUDE WELCOME - LIFE IN THE CHURCH Concerns CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 1:1-3 Announcements & GATHERING PRAYER Lord, we pray for your blessing upon this time of worship. We gather as those of faith called by you. We pray for your blessing upon us. Inspire us and grow us in faith. We pray that what we do here in word and song would be pleasing to you. Amen. *Song of Praise to God #94 Renew Hymnal Thy Word PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND PARDON All: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! All: Thanks be to God! PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Leader: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all! People: And also with you! GLORIA PATRI #142 Blue Hymnal CHILDREN S SERMON PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 6:17-23 SERMON Blessed *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles Creed The words can be found on laminated cards in the pews. *HYMN #185 Renew Hymnal Sanctuary (3x) BAPTISM OF MADISON FAITH LEGGORE Madison Faith is the daughter of Ben Leggore and Tasha Walker. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE PRESENTATION OF TITHES, GIFTS AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY #382 Blue Hymnal *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION *Song of Response Trust and Obey #454 Blue Hymnal *THE CHARGE AND BLESSING
POSTLUDE *standing in mind, body or in spirit
MISSION: The energy of the Holy Spirit equips us to reach out joyfully in Jesus name to meet human needs in the community and in the world. VISION: We will nurture people physically and spiritually, showing them the transforming love and grace of Jesus Christ. Minister Director of Music Organist Emeritus Administrative Assistant Treasurer Elders Barbara O Neal/Marilyn Pomroy Joy Bouchard Marilyn Pomroy Meagan Nolt Tom Paul Sandy Homsher Barbara O Neal Deacons Nancy Duquette Lonnie Nolt Dee Albert Kari Nolt Laura Weber Karen Paul Rev. Sarah A. Kneier Rebecca Lauver Mary Ann Ober Barbara O Neal Deborah Hoffman Music and Worship Christian Education & Nurture Stewardship & Finance Membership & Mission Property Fellowship Clerk of Session Moderator, Ushers, Prayer Flowers, Food Bank Transportation Secretary, Nursery Treasurer, Contacts Cards, Coffee Hour Church Telephone 717-653-5888 email Address: fpcmj1@gmail.com Pastor email: sarahfpmj@gmail.com Website: firstpresmountjoy.com www.facebook.com/firstpresmountjoy The First Presbyterian Church of Mount Joy was organized on December 1, 1839 but began holding services in the Mount Joy vicinity as early as 1746. This church is a thoroughly evangelical church in the historic sense of that word and our basic purposes are to bring people to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, to build them in the Christian faith and life, and to enlarge missionary participation to the extent that all may come to hear of and believe in Christ Jesus as Lord and Savior. Friend and stranger, to such a church as this you are welcome. NEWS OF THE WEEK ASK US/TELL US/GIVE US GOOD NEWS February 17, 2019 SAVE THE DATE FEBRUARY 24 TH! Sandy Homsher, our Fellowship Committee Chair is planning another fun event to be held during and after the Coffee Hour on the 24 th. LOOKING FOR ELDER COMMISIONERS FOR PRESTYTERY MEETINGS Pastor Sarah is looking for people who are ordained elders to attend the Presbytery meetings to represent our church. The dates that are available are February 26-9:30 am, April 4 4:00 pm, and September 24-4:00 pm. Please let her know if you would be willing to attend. PASTOR S EMAIL LIST Would you like to be on the pastor s email list? The pastor s email list is used to send out From the Pastor s Desk, a mini-informational newsletter about events happening in local area. You may also receive emails announcing deaths, event schedule changes and other timesensitive information that cannot wait until next Sunday. If you would like to be placed on this email list, please send the pastor an email at: sarahfpmj@gmail.com. ANNUAL REPORTS There were mistakes on the first 6 pages of the annual report for the 2019 meeting on February 10 th. If you have a report and want the corrected pages, please see the Ushers today. If you did not get a report, one will be made for you leave a note in the office. See the ushers for information.
FAITH HOMES OF DONEGAL Starting in March, Faith Homes of Donegal will be meeting in Fellowship Hall the first Monday of every month at 6:30 pm. PARISH RESOURCE CENTER LOOK ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN FELLOWSHIP HALL FOR NEW COURSES AND CONCERTS BLOOD DONORS WANTED See the flyer in Fellowship Hall regarding a blood drive to be held on March 13, 2019 here in Mount Joy at 820 Church Street between 2 and 7 PM OUR CONDOLENCES Our condolences to Darlene Henly and her family. Robert Henly was a long time and well-loved member of our church. He died on January 17 th. A memorial service was held on January 23 rd at Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home in Denver. Darlene s address is listed below. Memorials can be sent to First Presbyterian Church. DIRECTORY CHANGE Darlene Henly 40 Freemason Dr., Apt 406 Elizabethtown PA 17022 FLOWERS FOR THE WORSHIP SERVICE Flowers are supplied by our members. The price for flowers is $40 for two bouquets to use for the Sunday service. After the service, you may take the flowers or the deacons will deliver them to shut-ins or to someone you designate. If you wish to provide flowers for the altar on Sunday, please contact Lonnie Nolt at larrynolt@comcast.net or 717-278-5475 JANUARY STEWARDSHIP REPORT Current fund envelopes - $6,906 Current fund expenses - $6,970 Capital fund envelopes - $984 Capital fund expense - $2,352 CHURCH CALENDAR AA meets every Wednesday at 8:00 in the Thrift Store Adult Bible Study at 9:45 in Fellowship Hall on Sunday Girl Scouts 6:30 8:30 m Third Sunday of each month Faith Homes of Donegal 6:30 - First Monday of each month February 20 Neighbors Connect - 12:00 pm The speaker will be Peg Hamm from Mount Joy EMS She will give a presentation on How to prepare for an Emergency. February 24 Coffee Hour and fun event during and after. March 3 Communion March 3 Deacons meet at 12:00 pm March 10 Session meets at 12:30 pm NOTE: Kari Nolt will be preparing the bulletin for the February 24th and March 3 rd Sundays. If you have any notices to put in the bulletin, please leave them in the tray in the office or send them to the church email fpcmj1@gmail.com. Thank you, Kari!
SHARING OUR TALENTS Sunday February 17, 2019 SHARING OUR TALENTS Sunday February 17, 2019 Welcome to all in the name of Jesus Christ. We welcome our visitors and hope you will come back and visit with us again. There is information about our church at the back of each pew and Visitors cards for your use. Flowers are provided by: Barb O Neal In memory of my grandmother, Anna Kovacs Ushers for February Deb and Fred Hoffman Ushers for March Tim and Meagan Nolt Nursery for February 17 Karen Paul and Joy Bouchard Nursery for February 24 John and April Leggore Counters for February 17 Dennis Bouchard and Tom Paul Counters for February 24 Sandy Homsher and Deb Hoffman Church Opener Property Committee Church Closer Property Committee Flowers for February Nancy Duquette Flowers for March Lonnie Nolt Greeter and Bulletin Mailer Irene Becker Bulletin Preparation Ed Becker and Irene Becker Welcome to all in the name of Jesus Christ. We welcome our visitors and hope you will come back and visit with us again. There is information about our church at the back of each pew and Visitors cards for your use. Flowers are provided by: Barb O Neal In memory of my grandmother, Anna Kovacs Ushers for February Deb and Fred Hoffman Ushers for March Tim and Meagan Nolt Nursery for February 17 Karen Paul and Joy Bouchard Nursery for February 24 John and April Leggore Counters for February 17 Dennis Bouchard and Tom Paul Counters for February 24 Sandy Homsher and Deb Hoffman Church Opener Property Committee Church Closer Property Committee Flowers for February Nancy Duquette Flowers for March Lonnie Nolt Greeter and Bulletin Mailer Irene Becker Bulletin Preparation Ed Becker and Irene Becker